Open to all third sector organisations, and in partnership with THRE, we will explore what a Human Rights and Equalities First Approach can mean to your organisation, before hearing from local voices putting this into practice.
Voice of the Sector
Public Consultation on Just Transition Transport Draft Plan
Scottish Government is currently seeking views on the Just Transition Transport Draft Plan as part of a public consultation. This draft plan identifies the key challenges and opportunities that the transport sector faces in making a just transition to net zero. The deadline for responses is Monday 19 May 2025.
Safer and Empowered Communities Forum: May 2025 Meeting
CVS Falkirk & District will host the next Safer and Empowered Communities Forum meeting on Wednesday 28 May 2025, at Tamfourhill Community Hub, 115 Cumbrae Drive, Tamfourhill, FK1 4SD. The event, in partnership with Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities (THRE), aims to help third sector organisations integrate human rights and equalities into their work. Highlights will include talks from LGBT Youth Scotland and RISE Forth Valley.
New Suicide Prevention Campaign & Website For Scotland
Earlier this week, on Wednesday 16 April 2025, Suicide Prevention Scotland launched a new National Suicide Prevention Website (suicideprevention.scot) and Public Awareness Campaign. Aiming to raise awareness of services and support organisations, Suicide Prevention Scotland are advising local and national support organisations and service providers to be prepared as this launch may lead to increases in…
SCVO Connecting Communities: Village Halls Conference
Bookings are now open for SCVO’s Connecting Communities: Village Halls Conference. Village halls are often the heart of a community; places for people to gather, learn, access services and have fun. This one-day conference aims to allow people running village and community halls across Scotland to do the same – to connect, share ideas, and inspire…
Introduction To Spider In The Glass: Exploring A Trauma-Informed Response To Domestic Abuse
Following its success in March 2025, the Improvement Service are repeating the ‘Introduction To Spider In The Glass: Exploring A Trauma-Informed Response To Domestic Abuse‘ webinar, hosting two more sessions in April 2025. This is a great opportunity for those who weren’t able to attend the previous sessions, or for colleagues who may benefit from…
New ‘Upside’ Prison Throughcare Service Launches Across Scotland
Upside, Scotland’s new national prison throughcare service is designed to support people moving from short-term custody or remand back into the community, by offering trauma-informed, person-centered support tailored to individual needs. Recently launched, the service is available to prisoners in Scotland only, regardless of age or gender. Upside is delivered through a partnership of eight…
Consultation on Draft Guidance: A Safer Life Online for Women and Girls
Ofcom has proposed concrete measures that tech firms should take to tackle online harms against women and girls, setting a new and ambitious standard for their online safety. With insights from victims, survivors, women’s advocacy groups and safety experts, the draft guidance sets out practical, ambitious but achievable measures that providers can implement to improve women’s and…
Call for Views: Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill
Introduced by the Scottish Government on Wednesday 20 March 2025, the Economy and Fair Work Committee wants to hear your views on the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill. What does the Bill do? Community Wealth Building (CWB) is an approach to economic development that tries to use the power of ‘anchor organisations’ to grow and…
FDAMH COSCA Training Available
Specialising in Mental Health and Wellbeing support and training, Falkirk’s Mental Health Association (FDAMH) is pleased to announce that applications for their upcoming COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills (COSCA) training courses are now being accepted. Starting on Wednesday 20 August 2025 and lasting 9 months, this will be an online course delivered via Zoom. No…
